Seven Small Caribbean Islands You Should Visit This Summer

By: - June 1st, 2014
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Barbuda

While its far larger neighbour Antigua gets the lion’s share of travel, Barbuda is an oasis. It’s about 38 square miles in area, but with just about 1,700 people, meaning you can generally enjoy have its spectacular beaches all to yourself. The Lighthouse Bay resort is a great option for a stay, and to get there, you can either take the Barbuda Express ferry or fly SVG Air.

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